A self-authentication device and method. The self-authentication device being for the user or owner of an electronic security device, wherein the self-authentication recovery device is separate from the security device and is configured for connecting to a computing device via a first communication link for authentication processing, preferably for authentication and recovery processing.
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1. A self-authentication device for the user or owner of an electronic security device, wherein the self-authentication device is separate from the security device and is configured for connecting to a computing device via a first communication link for self-authentication processing, and wherein the self-authentication device is configured for enabling resetting a user password stored in the security device upon successful self-authentication without requiring user-input of an authorization password or pin.
A self-authentication device helps a user regain access to an electronic security device (like a data encryption token). This separate self-authentication device connects to a computer via a communication link. If the self-authentication is successful, the security device's user password can be reset without needing to enter an authorization password or PIN. The self-authentication process confirms the rightful owner's identity for password recovery.
2. The self-authentication device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the authentication processing comprises matching a first key and/or a first unique identifier stored in the self-authentication device with a second key and/or a second unique identifier stored in the security device.
The self-authentication device from the previous description authenticates by comparing a key or unique identifier stored on the self-authentication device itself with a corresponding key or identifier stored on the security device. This matching process confirms the association between the self-authentication device and the security device for password recovery or access.
3. The self-authentication device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the self-authentication device is configured for generating a third key and/or a third unique identifier for configuring another security device as associated with the self-authentication device.
The self-authentication device from the first description can also generate a new key or unique identifier. This allows you to associate another, previously unassociated, security device with the existing self-authentication device. It enables to configure and manage multiple security devices using the same self-authentication tool.
4. The self-authentication device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the self-authentication device is further configured for connecting to a host computer via a second communication link, for reading data stored for example in a virtual secured disk on the host computer.
The self-authentication device from the first description can connect to a host computer through another communication link. This connection allows the device to read data stored on the host computer, such as data within a virtual secured disk. This facilitates accessing sensitive data after self-authentication.
5. The self-authentication device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the self-authentication device is further configured for connecting to the host computer via the second communication link, for reading data stored for example in the virtual secured disk on the host computer without requiring a password.
The self-authentication device, from the description in the fourth claim, connects to a host computer and reads data from a virtual secured disk. Importantly, this data access occurs without requiring the user to enter a password, leveraging the prior self-authentication for streamlined access.
6. The self-authentication device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the self-authentication device is configured for decrypting data stored for example in a virtual secured disk on a host computer, generating a fourth key, and encrypting the data using the fourth key.
The self-authentication device from the first description decrypts data stored, for instance, within a virtual secured disk on a host computer. Then, it generates a new key, re-encrypts the decrypted data using this new key, providing a mechanism for secure data access and key rotation.
7. The self-authentication device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the security device is a data encryption token.
In the context of the self-authentication device described in the first claim, the "security device" can specifically be a data encryption token. This highlights a use case where the self-authentication device is used to recover access to or reset the password for a data encryption token.
8. A self-authentication method for the user or owner of an electronic security device, the method comprising connecting an self-authentication device separate from the security device to a computing device via a first communication link for self-authentication processing, and resetting a user password stored in the security device upon successful authentication of the association between the self-authentication device and the security device without requiring user-input of an authorization password or pin.
A self-authentication method for an electronic security device (like a data encryption token) involves connecting a self-authentication device, separate from the security device, to a computer. The connection is made via a communication link for self-authentication. If successful, the method resets the user password on the security device without requiring a separate authorization password or PIN entry.
9. The method as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the authentication processing comprises authenticating an association between the security device and the self-authentication device.
The self-authentication method from the previous description works by authenticating the association between the security device and the self-authentication device. This authentication process confirms that the self-authentication device is authorized to manage the security device, leading to password reset without needing an extra password.
10. The method as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the authentication processing comprises matching a first key and/or a first unique identifier stored in the self-authentication device with a second key and/or a second unique identifier stored in the security device.
In the self-authentication method of the ninth claim, the authentication process involves matching a key or unique identifier stored on the self-authentication device with a corresponding key or identifier stored on the security device. This matching verifies the established link for a secure recovery mechanism.
11. The method as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the authentication processing comprises obtaining a third key and/or a third unique identifier from the self-authentication device for configuring an un-associated security device as associated with the self-authentication device.
The self-authentication method described in the eighth claim involves obtaining a key or unique identifier from the self-authentication device to configure a new, previously unassociated security device to be associated with that self-authentication device, expanding the self-authentication device capabilities.
12. The method as claimed in claim 8 , further comprising connecting the self-authentication device to a host computer via a third communication link for reading data stored for example in a virtual secured disk on the host computer.
The self-authentication method from the eighth description includes connecting the self-authentication device to a host computer via another communication link. This allows reading data, such as from a virtual secured disk, stored on the host computer after authentication has been performed.
13. The method as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the reading of the data stored for example in the virtual secured disk on the host computer is without requiring a password.
In the self-authentication method described in the twelfth claim, accessing the data from a virtual secured disk on the host computer happens without requiring a password, streamlining access after successful self-authentication.
14. The method as claimed in claim 8 , further comprising: decrypting data stored for example in a virtual secured disk of a host computer; encrypting the decrypted data using a new key; and storing the new key in the security device and a matching authentication key in the self-authentication device.
The self-authentication method from the eighth description further includes decrypting data from a virtual secured disk on a host computer. The method then encrypts the data again using a new key. This new key is stored both on the security device and as a matching authentication key on the self-authentication device, providing data security and controlled access.
15. The method as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the security device is a data encryption token.
In the self-authentication method described in the eighth claim, the security device can specifically be a data encryption token. This specification clarifies a typical scenario for implementing the described self-authentication method.
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